The Genesee Brew House is throwing a party to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Prohibition's repeal.

Written by

David McGroarty-Manley
| Staff writer

Like most breweries in the country, Genesee Brewery had to close for 14 years during Prohibition.

Eighty years ago Saturday, it reopened after Prohibition was repealed, one of the 11 that survived, along with Anheuser-Busch, Schlitz and Miller, according to the company. A huge party was held that night at the Powers Hotel downtown with live music, dancing and, of course, beer.

On Saturday and Sunday, The Genesee Brewery will be celebrating their 80th anniversary of operation ...